Apple has released an urgent security update called iOS 17.1 that contains several important bug fixes and security updates, in addition to improvements to AirDrop, StandBy, and Apple Music. Add an announcement
The iOS 17.1 update was released last night, and is available for iPhone XS and later.
Apple explains: “This update introduces the ability to continue AirDrop transfers over the Internet when they go out of AirDrop range. This release also includes improvements to StandBy and Apple Music, in addition to other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.”
Furthermore, the update addresses concerns related to excessive radiation in the iPhone 12, which led to the device being banned in France.
Last month, the tech giant was asked to stop selling the iPhone 12 in France, after tests showed that the model produced radiation levels higher than the European Union’s safety threshold.
Apple was also asked to repair existing smartphones by updating or recalling every iPhone 12 sold in the country.
Apple explained: “iOS 17.1 includes an update for the iPhone 12 for users in France to accommodate the specific testing protocol that requires less power when it is on a fixed surface.”
To download iOS 17.1 to your iPhone, simply open the Settings app, then tap General. Click on Software Update, and the iOS 17.1 update should appear on your screen.
Either click “Update Now” to install it right away, or click “Update Tonight” to install it later.
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